Tires and Wheels

  • Winter Tires
    What type of technology do you use? Do you prefer an 8-track tape or an iPod? When it comes to winter tires, much of Jacksonville driver's perception dates back to when 8-track was the best way to lis...
    Published on: Feb 23, 2012
  • Upsizing Wheels and Tires With Tire Country
    Many Jacksonville drivers want to accessorize their vehicle - you know, make it theirs. One of the easiest ways to get a custom look is to get some new wheels. There are thousands of wheel desi...
    Published on: Mar 28, 2012
  • The Fallacy of Cheap Tires
    Do you ever shop for shoes in one of our Wilmington area shoe stores?When buying a running shoe, is quality important?Does durability matter as long as the shoes look fabulous?Would you rather have ...
    Published on: Apr 10, 2012
  • Wilmington Safety Systems: Tire Pressure Monitoring System
    Flats, blow outs, skids and longer stopping distances can all be the result of Wilmington folks driving around on under-inflated tires. Now, it’s hard to tell when a radial tire is under-...
    Published on: Oct 03, 2012
  • Tire Maintenance in Jacksonville
    With the recent focus in the Jacksonville area on improving fuel economy, we've been told how important it is to maintain our tire pressure.Jacksonville drivers know that tires wear out, but we want...
    Published on: Jan 04, 2013
  • Tire Tread Depth for Jacksonville, North Carolina Drivers
    Driving on bald tires is like playing roulette. Though you may be fine today, eventually your luck is going to run out.The Feds don't have any laws for tread depth, but 42 of the states, and all of ...
    Published on: Jan 23, 2013
  • Saving Lives in Jacksonville with Tire Pressure
    All new passenger vehicles on our Jacksonville, North Carolina, roads now have tire pressure monitoring systems – TPMS for short. They are designed to alert you if your tires are underinflated. ...
    Published on: Feb 12, 2013
  • Wheel Balancing at Tire Country
    So you love your job, and your family life is great. Congratulations! You have achieved balance. But can you say the same for your wheels? Jacksonville drivers can tell if their tires are out of bal...
    Published on: Mar 05, 2013
  • Selecting New Tires and Wheels
    Some of us Jacksonville drivers just love tires. All those little rubber hairs on new tires and the smell is wonderful. We live in a great time for tires. No matter how you drive around North Carolina...
    Published on: Mar 15, 2013
  • Tire Replacement: What Jacksonville Drivers Need to Know
    Looking at getting some new tires? Maybe the real reason for wanting those off-highway tires is that they look cool. Well there's nothing wrong with that. If you make sure that you've got your funct...
    Published on: Mar 22, 2013
  • Buying the Right Tires and Wheels in Jacksonville, North Carolina
    Everyone in Jacksonville, North Carolina eventually replaces their tires, whether it's because they're worn out or they're just looking for something different. There are so many great tire choices ...
    Published on: Apr 25, 2013
  • Jacksonville Tire Repair
    Most Jacksonville residents have experienced a flat tire. You know it's inconvenient and a pain. Our tires are important. Keeping them in good working order isn't just a big safety issue for&nb...
    Published on: Jun 07, 2013
  • Custom Wheels and Tires for Your Jacksonville Ride
      It seems like everywhere you go in the Jacksonville area you see custom wheels. Big trucks, little cars, mini-vans - it doesn't matter - are expressing themselves with custom wheels....
    Published on: Dec 06, 2013
  • Why Wheel Balancing and Tire Rotation Save You Money on Tires
    Jacksonville drivers want their tires to last as long as possible. Two ways to extend tire life are wheel balancing and tire rotation.When wheels are out of balance, they wobble and vibrate. That make...
    Published on: Mar 26, 2014
  • Shake It up in Jacksonville!: Why Wheel Balancing
    Our vehicles are not massage chairs. While we may enjoy a good vibration in an overstuffed recliner, we generally want as smooth a ride as possible in our vehicles. One way to achieve this is to kee...
    Published on: Jul 29, 2014
  • Under Pressure in Jacksonville: TPMS
    Have you noticed an increase in price when you get a flat tire fixed in Jacksonville, or have your tires rotated? It might be the result of your TPMS, or Tire Pressure Monitoring System.The federal ...
    Published on: Aug 08, 2014
  • Go Big or Go Home: Upsize Your Wheels at Tire Country
    A lot of us Jacksonville drivers like our vehicles to reflect our personalities. We're picky about color and body style. We'll customize anything from floor mats to window tints to license plates. O...
    Published on: Oct 02, 2014
  • The Tire Country Guide to Tire Specs
    You know you need new tires, but you're not sure what type. You look at a tire to get the size: 225, 50, R, 16, 92, H. All the way to the Jacksonville service center you keep repeating it ...
    Published on: Nov 27, 2014
  • Tire Rotation and Balancing at Tire Country in Jacksonville
    Tires do a lot of work for Jacksonville drivers. They transfer engine power and braking forces to the road; they handle steering control; and they cushion all those bumps and jolts while d...
    Published on: Jan 01, 2015
  • When Are Your Tires Worn Out?
      Hey Jacksonville area drivers, are your tires worn out? What is the standard for our North Carolina streets? How can you tell on your vehicle?While there may be legal requirements for the Jack...
    Published on: Apr 01, 2015